Ukraine's Poroshenko launches bid for second term as president


Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko addresses to his supporters in Kiev, Ukraine January 29, 2019. REUTERS/Valentyn Ogirenko

KIEV (Reuters) - Ukraine's pro-Western President Petro Poroshenko launched his bid for a second five-year term in front of thousands of supporters on Tuesday, ahead of a tight election race in March.

A 53-year-old confectionary magnate and one of Ukraine's richest men, Poroshenko has steered the country on a pro-Western and pro-NATO course since coming to power in the aftermath of the 2014 Maidan protests and Russia's annexation of Crimea.

Play, subscribe and stand a chance to win prizes worth over RM39,000! T&C applies.

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In World

Nigeria launches manhunt after abductions by bandits in northwest Zamfara
Virginia Giuffre's family urges King Charles to meet Epstein survivors during US visit
Trump gives Iran 48 hours to make deal or face 'hell'
Cameroon approves role of vice president to 93-year-old Biya
Russia evacuates 198 more staff from Iran's Bushehr nuclear plant, agencies report
UAE condemns 'acts of vandalism' on its mission in Damascus
Ukraine's Zelenskiy in Istanbul for security talks with Erdogan
Five killed by Russian strike on market in frontline Ukrainian city
Artemis II astronauts on moon mission send back photos of Earth
Iran executes two linked to opposition group, media say

Others Also Read